May 10, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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NRSE 4550 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice


Focuses on professional nursing practice that is grounded in the translation of current evidence into practice. Includes components of evidence-based practice, including collaboration with the client, integration of concepts of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation of findings. Explores the critique of published research and moving research to practice.

Requisites: NRSE 4510 or concurrent and (MATH 2500 or PSY 1110 or 2110 or QBA 2010 or concurrent). No ND9988.
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice.
  • Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.
  • Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources.
  • Examine the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated, and endorsed.
  • Identify interrelationships among theory, practice, research and evidence for practice.
  • Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.



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